Hoppecke Industrial Batteries has released a modular lithium-ion energy system that can be installed in industrial trucks that are designed to take lead-acid batteries with no requirement for vehicle-specific adjustments.
Maritime Transport has unveiled two new Konecranes Noell NSC 644 E straddle carriers at its Birmingham Intermodal Freight Terminal (BIFT).
BS Handling Systems automated carton processing for supply chain service provider Advanced Supply Chain Group.
In five weeks, SSI Schaefer’s Customer Service & Support (CSS) team completed the DC retrofit for the facility in Großostheim, southern Germany.
Yale counterbalance trucks handles multiple loads with the robotics specialist.
Konecranes has announced the launch of three new lifting products to reinforce its comprehensive range of material handling equipment.
Avancon has helped build a sorting system for a Samsung DC in Korea which handles small units – like the new Galaxy Note 10 – and larger boxes and other products as well.
The shift from DC to direct to consumer (D2C) continues unabated as it offers benefits for brands looking to extend their customer reach. SnapFulfil MD Tony Dobson explores what this means for logistics side of a business.
System integrator VanRiet has launched its new small parcel sorter, the HC Smalls Sorter.
As automation of the supply chain continues apace, Dave Berridge, Secretary of the Automated Material Handling Systems Association (AMHSA), looks at the future of work and the impact on happiness.
Accurately predicting the future direction of the UK economy has been occupying the minds of expert – and amateur – analysts for much of the previous twelve months and will likely continue to do so for some time to come. Brexit has proved a challenge for many industries and the material handling sector has not been immune from this. However, as we look ahead to a new year there are still reasons to be optimistic, says BITA Secretary-General James Clark.
Many Thorough Examinations don’t live up to their name. CFTS explains why it’s important to never accept half a job.
Last year was a special and significant one for the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), as throughout 2019 we celebrated our centenary. Undoubtedly, it has been a time for commemoration and celebration, a chance for us to thank and applaud those who have volunteered, worked for and given up their time to build this Institute over the last 100 years.
Resin flooring systems provide a solution for aggressive industrial environments and FeRFA leads the way in providing advice and guidance.
With the number of forklift accidents still alarmingly high, Tim Waples, Chief Executive of the Fork Lift Truck Association explains the dangers of lift trucks and offers advice on what you can do to ensure a safe site.
Autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, drones and electric aircrafts: the logistics sector is evolving at a rapid rate and there are many opportunities for those brave enough to embrace these new technologies.
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) now offers an enhanced version of its globally recognised MEWPs for Managers training. The course isn’t about how to operate the machines, but is for those who plan, supervise or manage work at height using powered access. It is available in eLearning for the first time.
Ross Moloney, CEO of The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), reviews a year in which the association celebrated its past by creating initiatives to sustain the lifting industry’s future.
Fresh from its latest exhibition, PPMA is looking ahead to increased use of artificial intelligence, vision equipment and robotics into production lines.
Innovation is embedded within the warehousing and logistics industry, yet little has been done to innovate within forklift training. Laura Nelson, RTITB Managing Director, explains why it’s time to bring operator training into the 21st century.
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